Thursday, August 28, 2008

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Thursday, 28 August, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
US GDP rebounds with 3.3% growth
The US economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter of 2008, the Commerce Department said, much higher than first thought.
  Putin says US was behind conflict
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the US of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia.
  Democrats await key Obama speech
Barack Obama is to formally accept his historic nomination for the White House in a speech at the Democrats' convention.
  Indian PM says flood 'a calamity'
The Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, describes the floods in the northern state of Bihar as a "national calamity".
  Lebanon helicopter hit by gunfire
A Lebanese army helicopter hit by gunfire is forced to make an emergency landing in the south of the country, the army says.
AFRICA
Ethiopia hints at leaving Somalia
Ethiopia is prepared to withdraw troops from Somalia even if the government is not stable, Ethiopia's PM says.
  Hijacked Sudanese welcomed home
Crowds of people welcome home to Sudan the passengers and crew hijacked on a plane diverted to Libya.
  Nigerian state bans co-ed schools
Bauchi State in Nigeria bans girls and boys from going to schools together because of poor performance.
AMERICAS
Democrats await key Obama speech
Barack Obama is to formally accept his historic nomination for the White House in a speech at the Democrats' convention.
  Putin says US was behind conflict
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the US of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia.
  Jamaica braced for storm arrival
Tropical Storm Gustav strengthens as it nears Jamaica, while the US city of New Orleans makes evacuation plans.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Thailand PM vows not to use force
The Thai PM says he will not use violent means against thousands of protesters besieging Government House.
  China admits mismanaged funds
China's government departments misused, embezzled or mismanaged more than $6.7bn in 2007, the state auditor says.
  Malaysia's Anwar sworn in as MP
The Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as a member of parliament, ending a decade's absence.
EUROPE
Putin says US was behind conflict
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the US of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia.
  Italy police hunt monk attackers
Police probe a hooded gang's brutal attack on monks at a monastery in northern Italy, which left one victim in a coma.
  Czech firm plans giant wind farm
Czech power firm CEZ is to build what it says will be Europe's largest onshore wind farm, in a £1.1bn-euro project.
MIDDLE EAST
Lebanon helicopter hit by gunfire
A Lebanese army helicopter hit by gunfire is forced to make an emergency landing in the south of the country, the army says.
  Iraq's Sadr extends militia truce
Iraq's influential Shia cleric, Moqtada al-Sadr, indefinitely extends a truce being observed by his Mehdi Army militia.
  China's CNPC seals $3bn Iraq deal
China's state-oil firm CNPC has agreed a $3bn (£1.63bn) oil services contract for Iraq.
SOUTH ASIA
Indian PM says flood 'a calamity'
The Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, describes the floods in the northern state of Bihar as a "national calamity".
  Afghans take over Kabul security
Afghan security forces begin taking over command of the capital, Kabul, from the Nato-led force, Isaf.
  Nepalese sue US company over Iraq
A Nepalese man and relatives of 12 others killed in Iraq four years ago sue American firm KBR on charges of human trafficking.
UK NEWS
Life sentence for gun factory man
A man who turned replica guns into live weapons linked to more than 50 shootings, including eight murders, is jailed for life.
  Blair blamed in police race claim
The country's most senior Asian police officer lodges a claim of racial discrimination against the Metropolitan Police.
  Search teams to enter arson house
Police hope to be able to enter the home of a missing family that was destroyed in an arson attack later, once it is declared safe.
UK POLITICS
EU considers sanctions on Russia
EU leaders are considering imposing sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Georgia, the French foreign minister says.
  Database of children is delayed
A database of every child in England due to be piloted in October has been delayed for the second time.
  Parties given £10.7m in donations
Political parties received £10.7m in donations between April and June - up from £8.1m during the previous three months.
UK EDUCATION
Database of children is delayed
A database of every child in England due to be piloted in October has been delayed for the second time.
  Seven-year-olds' results plateau
Results for England's seven-year-olds in national curriculum tests remain at the same level as last year.
  'Positive' key classroom results
School assessments show improvements but still a gap between girls and boys in Wales.
ENGLAND
Search teams to enter arson house
Police hope to be able to enter the home of a missing family that was destroyed in an arson attack later, once it is declared safe.
  Life sentence for gun factory man
A man who turned replica guns into live weapons linked to more than 50 shootings, including eight murders, is jailed for life.
  Spider forces family out of home
A soldier's family are frightened out of their home by a spider thought to have been brought from Afghanistan.
NORTHERN IRELAND
11 years for 'nightmare' rape
A 21-year-old man gets an 11-year prison sentence for raping a woman while she slept in her bed.
  Donor gives city museum £500,000
An anonymous donor pledges £500,000 to fund an art gallery at the Ulster Museum in Belfast.
  Bank discriminated on age grounds
A woman refused a loan by the Ulster Bank because she was over 65, is awarded 2000 euro by an Equality Tribunal
SCOTLAND
Airline admits financial problems
Zoom Airlines admits being in financial crisis after two planes are grounded over alleged non-payment of fees.
  Festival Fringe director resigns
The director of Edinburgh Festival Fringe announces he is to step down after just over a year in the post.
  Arrow fired through family's cat
Vets say a family cat is "very lucky" to survive after its body is pierced by an 18-inch aluminium arrow.
WALES
Man who lost 20 stone refused op
A 28-year-old man who lost 20 stone is told he is too overweight to have surgery to remove excess skin.
  Rider dies in classic bike race
A 67-year-old engineer has died competing in a seniors race in the Manx GP on the Isle of Man.
  New parasite wasp species found
A new species of wasp which feed on and grow inside maggots is discovered after one hatched on a scientist's desk.
BUSINESS
US GDP rebounds with 3.3% growth
The US economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter of 2008, the Commerce Department said, much higher than first thought.
  Diageo expects 'challenges' ahead
Diageo, owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker, says it faces a "challenging" market after seeing little change in annual profits.
  China's CNPC seals $3bn Iraq deal
China's state-oil firm CNPC has agreed a $3bn (£1.63bn) oil services contract for Iraq.
ENTERTAINMENT
Pitt and Clooney at Venice debut
The Venice Film Festival opens with the premiere of comedy Burn After Reading, with George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
  West Wing writer tackles Facebook
Aaron Sorkin, who created The West Wing and wrote Charlie Wilson's War, is making a film about Facebook.
  US blogger bailed over Roses leak
A man suspected of illegally streaming unreleased Guns N' Roses songs on his website makes a court appearance in the US.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Arctic ice 'is at tipping point'
The area covered by sea ice in the Arctic is now the second smallest on record, scientists reveal.
  Britain's happiest places mapped
The most sparsely populated county in Wales is Britain's happiest place - but Edinburgh the least happy, say researchers.
  First light for space telescope
A powerful Nasa space telescope has unveiled an image of the sky viewed through "gamma-ray glasses".
TECHNOLOGY
Hackers prepare supermarket sweep
Cyber thieves are hatching a plan to steal US funds through British supermarkets, the BBC learns.
  Hacker loses extradition appeal
A Briton accused of hacking into secret Nasa military computers loses his appeal against extradition to the US.
  Internet Explorer gets makeover
The first major reworking of Internet Explorer since 2006 is in final testing stages, with improvements to searching and browsing.
HEALTH
Social factors key to ill health
Social factors - rather than genetics - are to blame for huge variations in ill health and life expectancy around the world, a report concludes.
  Gene therapy 'may repair hearing'
Scientists claim gene therapy has the potential to restore hearing in mice, offering hope for humans as well.
  Map highlights 'obesity hotspots'
Shetland and parts of Wales and north England are Britain's obesity hotspots, according to a map compiled from GP records.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1963: King's dream for racial harmony
The fight for racial equality moves a step closer to victory as Dr Martin Luther King tells thousands of Americans his dream for freedom.
  2003: Blair gives evidence to Hutton
The Prime Minister, Tony Blair, appears before the Hutton inquiry and speaks of the "raging storm" which followed a controversial BBC report.
  2004: Second gold for Kelly Holmes
British athlete Kelly Holmes secures a place in Olympic history by winning the 1500m gold in Athens.

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TOP STORIES
Clubs await Champions League draw
Five British clubs will discover their Champions League opponents when the draw for the group stages is made on Thursday.
  Live text - Uefa Cup
Man City travel to FC Midtjylland for a crucial Uefa Cup qualifiying tie, while the Champions League group stage draw is at 1700 BST.
  Smith ruled out of one-day clash
South Africa captain Graeme Smith misses the third one day match against England on Friday because of a tennis elbow injury.
  Man City re-sign Wright-Phillips
Manchester City re-sign winger Shaun Wright-Phillips on a four-year deal from Chelsea.
  China lights the Paralympic torch
The Paralympic flame is lit in an elaborate ceremony at Beijing's Temple of Heaven, ahead of the Games on 6 September.
FOOTBALL
Man City re-sign Wright-Phillips
Manchester City re-sign winger Shaun Wright-Phillips on a four-year deal from Chelsea.
  Live text - Uefa Cup
Man City travel to FC Midtjylland for a crucial Uefa Cup qualifiying tie, while the Champions League group stage draw is at 1700 BST.
  Ferguson cools Berbatov rumours
Sir Alex Ferguson cools Dimitar Berbatov's links to Man Utd saying he is "less optimistic" about making new signings.
ARSENAL
Clubs await Champions League draw
Five British clubs will discover their Champions League opponents when the draw for the group stages is made on Thursday.
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ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa v FH Hafnarfjordur
Team news ahead of Thursday's Uefa Cup second qualifying round second leg tie at Villa Park.
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BLACKBURN
MK Dons ace has Blackburn medical
Keith Andrews has a medical at Blackburn ahead of a move from MK Dons.
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BOLTON
Davies commits future to Bolton
Bolton striker Kevin Davies signs a new three-year contract at the Reebok Stadium, extending his stay at the club until 2011.
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CHELSEA
Man City re-sign Wright-Phillips
Manchester City re-sign winger Shaun Wright-Phillips on a four-year deal from Chelsea.
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EVERTON
Everton try to bring in Obinna
Nigeria's Olympic star has moved to Inter and could be loaned immediately to English Premier League Everton.
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FULHAM
Ipswich complete Volz loan deal
Ipswich Town complete the signing of Fulham defender Moritz Volz on a season-long loan.
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HULL
Swansea 2-1 Hull (aet)
Swansea knock Hull out of the Carling Cup in extra time after a dramatic second-round tie.
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LIVERPOOL
Gerrard misses England qualifiers
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard is to miss England's World Cup qualifiers in September as he requires a groin operation.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Live text - Uefa Cup
Man City travel to FC Midtjylland for a crucial Uefa Cup qualifiying tie, while the Champions League group stage draw is at 1700 BST.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Ferguson cools Berbatov rumours
Sir Alex Ferguson cools Dimitar Berbatov's links to Man Utd saying he is "less optimistic" about making new signings.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Middlesbrough 5-1 Yeovil
Middlesbrough sweep aside League One club Yeovil to power into the third round of the Carling Cup.
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NEWCASTLE
Milner transfer demand sparks row
James Milner's representatives hit back at Newcastle, who reveal the midfielder has handed in a transfer request.
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PORTSMOUTH
Channon injured in motorway crash
Ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon is seriously injured in a fatal accident on the M1.
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STOKE
Shawcross may look to leave Stoke
Stoke City centre-half Ryan Shawcross says he may consider his future if manager Tony Pulis signs another defender.
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SUNDERLAND
Club backing for troubled Chopra
Sunderland manager Roy Keane gives his full support to striker Michael Chopra following reports he is in rehab.
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TOTTENHAM
Ferguson cools Berbatov rumours
Sir Alex Ferguson cools Dimitar Berbatov's links to Man Utd saying he is "less optimistic" about making new signings.
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WEST BROM
Robinson signs new Baggies deal
West Brom left-back Paul Robinson signs a new two-year contract, tying him to the club until 2010.
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WEST HAM UNITED
Toshack unsure over Hammers duo
Wales boss John Toshack hopes to have Craig Bellamy for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers, but expects to miss James Collins.
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WIGAN
Wigan 4-0 Notts County
Henri Camara scores for Wigan for the first time since December 2006 as they ease into the Carling Cup third round at the expense of Notts County.
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BARNSLEY
Birmingham 2-0 Barnsley
Kevin Phillips and Garry O'Connor are on the mark as Birmingham make it three wins out of three.
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BIRMINGHAM
Balde rejects Birmingham contract
Celtic defender Bobo Balde will not be joining Birmingham City after turning down a two-year contract at St Andrews.
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool 1-3 Sheff Utd
Veteran Gary Speed has an influential role as Sheffield United display their promotion credntials with a win at Blackpool.
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BRISTOL CITY
Johnson rues City team selection
Bristol City manager Gary Johnson blames his side's 2-1 Carling Cup defeat at Crewe on his own team selection.
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BURNLEY
Burnley look to add more signings
Burnley assistant manager Sandy Stewart tells BBC Radio Lancashire the club hope to add further signings before transfer window closes.
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CARDIFF
Scimeca suffers more injury woe
Cardiff boss Dave Jones could dip into the transfer market as Riccardo Scimeca will be out for up to eight weeks.
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CHARLTON
Primus moves to Charlton on loan
Portsmouth allow defender Linvoy Primus to re-join former club Charlton on a three-month loan.
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COVENTRY
Carlisle admit Birchall interest
Carlisle United manager John Ward admits he is interested in Coventry City's out-of-favour midfielder Chris Birchall.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Eagles have bid for Lee accepted
Ipswich Town accept an undisclosed bid from Crystal Palace for Republic of Ireland striker Alan Lee.
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DERBY
Pearson backs Rams manager Jewell
Derby County chairman of football Adam Pearson dismisses reports that Paul Jewell will be sacked if the Rams fail to win against Barnsley on Saturday.
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DONCASTER
QPR 2-0 Doncaster
QPR duo Dexter Blackstock and Emmanuel Ledesma score to help their side to a comfortable win over Doncaster.
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IPSWICH
Ipswich complete Volz loan deal
Ipswich Town complete the signing of Fulham defender Moritz Volz on a season-long loan.
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NORWICH
Channon injured in motorway crash
Ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon is seriously injured in a fatal accident on the M1.
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NOTTM FOREST
Wolves v Nott'm Forest
Team news ahead of Saturday's Championship match.
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PLYMOUTH
Plymouth Argyle pass on trialists
Plymouth Argyle will not be signing trialists Nicky Law or Denes Rosa after a trial period with the club.
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PRESTON
Preston 0-1 Derby
Derby earn a morale-boosting win at Preston in the second round of the Carling Cup.
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QPR
QPR in no rush over Ledesma deal
Sporting director Gianni Paladini says QPR are yet to try and make Emmanuel Ledesma's move from Genoa permanent.
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READING
Duberry sidelined for four weeks
Reading centre back Michael Duberry faces a lengthy lay-off after injuring his calf in the Carling Cup win over Luton.
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SHEFF WED
Swansea City v Sheffield Wed
Team news ahead of Saturday's Championship match.
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SHEFF UTD
Huddersfield 1-2 Sheffield Utd
Two late goals see Sheff Utd come from behind to secure their place in the third round of the Carling Cup at Huddersfield.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Channon injured in motorway crash
Ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon is seriously injured in a fatal accident on the M1.
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SWANSEA
Top Welsh status satisfies Swans
Roberto Martinez says Swansea's status as the highest-placed league club in Wales is something for the fans to savour.
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WATFORD
Shoulder injury rules Rasiak out
Watford's on-loan Polish forward Grzegorz Rasiak will be out of action for between four and six weeks with a shoulder injury.
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WOLVES
Rotherham 0-0 Wolves (aet)
Rotherham cause a major upset to beat Wolves 4-3 on penalties and book their place in the Carling Cup third round.
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ABERDEEN
Ayr United 0-1 Aberdeen
Chris Maguire fires Aberdeen into the Co-operative Insurance Cup third-round at Ayr's expense.
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CELTIC
Clubs await Champions League draw
Five British clubs will discover their Champions League opponents when the draw for the group stages is made on Thursday.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Inverness Dods approach rejected
Inverness Caley Thistle are told by Dundee United that Darren Dods is not available.
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FALKIRK
Profits on the up for SPL clubs
Scottish Premier League clubs enjoyed an increase in profits during season 2006/07, a report finds.
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HAMILTON
Hamilton Academical 3-1 Clyde
Two late goal send Hamilton into the third round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup at the expense of 10-man Clyde.
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HEARTS
Midfielder Mrowiec joins Hearts
Polish midfielder Adrian Mrowiec has signed for Hearts from Lithuanian club FBK Kaunas.
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HIBERNIAN
Fletcher added to Scots U21 squad
Scotland international Steven Fletcher is included in the U21 squad to face Slovenia and Denmark.
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness Dods approach rejected
Inverness Caley Thistle are told by Dundee United that Darren Dods is not available.
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KILMARNOCK
Brechin City 0-2 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock step up a gear in the second half to defeat Brechin with goals from Frazer Wright and Craig Bryson.
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MOTHERWELL
Profits on the up for SPL clubs
Scottish Premier League clubs enjoyed an increase in profits during season 2006/07, a report finds.
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RANGERS
Old Firm eyed Division Three move
Dick Advocaat says Celtic and Rangers discussed the possibility of joining the English League's bottom tier.
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ST MIRREN
Profits on the up for SPL clubs
Scottish Premier League clubs enjoyed an increase in profits during season 2006/07, a report finds.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Everton try to bring in Obinna
Nigeria's Olympic star has moved to Inter and could be loaned immediately to English Premier League Everton.
  Balde rejects Birmingham contract
Celtic defender Bobo Balde will not be joining Birmingham City after turning down a two-year contract at St Andrews.
  Inverness drop Wagaluka interest
Caley Thistle decide against signing Uganda winger Dan Wagaluka after a two-week trial.
CRICKET
Smith ruled out of one-day clash
South Africa captain Graeme Smith misses the third one day match against England on Friday because of a tennis elbow injury.
  Latest county scores
Scorecards from the latest round of Championship matches and the Pro40 match between Somerset and Worcestershire.
  Ponting supports Olympic Twenty20
Australia captain Ricky Ponting says Twenty20 cricket will become an Olympic sport in the future.
RUGBY UNION
Saracens boss attacks laws trial
Saracens rugby director Eddie Jones says the introduction of experimental law variations are more about entertainment than improving the game.
  Wilkinson 'back for season start'
Newcastle are confident England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson will be fit for the start of the new season.
  Coaches welcome Magners play-offs
Magners League coaches back plans to adopt end-of-season play-offs in the Celtic league.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Hull FC v St Helens
Hull FC take on favourites St Helens in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley on Saturday.
  Player held over 'assault deal'
Hull Kingston Rovers player Ben Cockayne is arrested on suspicion of trying to pervert the course of justice.
  Westwood commits future to Wolves
Warrington Wolves second row forward Ben Westwood signs a two-year extension to his contract, keeping him at the club until 2011.
TENNIS
Murray faces US Open Llodra test
British number one Andy Murray takes on France's Michael Llodra in round two of the US Open on Thursday.
  Keothavong clinches historic win
Anne Keothavong claims an impressive win over Francesca Schiavone to became the first British woman to reach the third round of US Open since 1991.
  Djokovic wins after injury scare
Novak Djokovic reaches round two of the US Open despite treatment on an ankle injury during his win over Arnaud Clement.
GOLF
Johnnie Walker Ch'ship scores
Europe's final event before Ryder Cup team selection is taking place at Gleneagles.
  Montgomerie aiming for wildcard
Colin Montgomerie is determined to land one of European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo's two wildcard picks.
  LPGA players to face English exam
All players taking part in LPGA Tour events will be required to speak at least basic English from 2009.
MOTORSPORT
Raikkonen defiant over poor form
Kimi Raikkonen rejects claims he is short of motivation following a run of poor form for Ferrari.
  Hamilton takes cautious approach
Lewis Hamilton says he is playing a "long game" as he seeks to win the Formula One title this year.
  Ferrari admit to engine concerns
Ferrari say they had to take a calculated risk with Kimi Raikkonen's engine after it blew up in Sunday's European Grand Prix.
FORMULA ONE
Raikkonen defiant over poor form
Kimi Raikkonen rejects claims he is short of motivation following a run of poor form for Ferrari.
  Hamilton takes cautious approach
Lewis Hamilton says he is playing a "long game" as he seeks to win the Formula One title this year.
  Ferrari admit to engine concerns
Ferrari say they had to take a calculated risk with Kimi Raikkonen's engine after it blew up in Sunday's European Grand Prix.
BOXING
DeGale torn over future direction
Britain's Olympic middleweight champion James DeGale admits he faces a dilemma over whether to turn professional after winning gold in Beijing.
  Barnes wants gold in London 2012
Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes says he plans to stay amateur to chase gold at the 2012 Olympics in London.
  Calzaghe files court counterclaim
World champion boxer Joe Calzaghe denies he had an agreement for Frank Warren's company to promote further fights.
ATHLETICS
Bolt still to reach peak - coach
Usain Bolt's coach says he will not reach his peak for another two years as the Olympics star returns to racing in Zurich on Friday.
  Ohuruogu to compete at Gateshead
Britain's Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu will skip Friday's Golden League meeting in Zurich to top the bill at Sunday's Gateshead meeting.
  Danvers backs under-fire Collins
British Olympic medallist Tasha Danvers says UK Athletics performance director Dave Collins deserves to continue in the role.
SNOOKER
NI Trophy live scores & schedule
John Higgins, Stephen Maguire and Ronnie O'Sullivan are all in action on day five of the Northern Ireland Trophy in Belfast.
  O'Sullivan comeback stuns Doherty
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan comes from behind to defeat Ken Doherty 5-4 in the second round of the Northern Ireland Trophy.
  Hendry humbled by Lee in Belfast
Stephen Lee thrashes Stephen Hendry 5-1 at the Northern Ireland Trophy while Shaun Murphy, Peter Ebdon and Graham Dott also go out.
HORSE RACING
Channon injured in motorway crash
Ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon is seriously injured in a fatal accident on the M1.
  Juddmonte success for Marmalade
Duke of Marmalade wins the Juddmonte International Stakes at Newmarket, with Derby winner New Approach in third.
  Lush Lashes claims Oaks victory
The Jim Bolger-trained Lush Lashes wins the Darley Yorkshire Oaks at Newmarket after the race was switched from the abandoned Ebor Festival in York.
CYCLING
Medal hurt will not fade - Reade
British world champion Shanaze Reade says she will never get over the pain of missing out on an Olympic BMX medal.
  Edinburgh defends cycling plans
City of Edinburgh Council says it plans to provide a new facility to replace the velodrome at Meadowbank.
  Cycling boss targeted by rivals
British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford says other countries have asked him to work for them at London 2012
OTHER SPORT...
Equestrian wants to go 'Twenty20'
Equestrian aims to take a leaf out of cricket's book in an effort to increase interest in the Olympic sport.
  Brady targets NFL opener return
New England quarterback Tom Brady says he expects to be fit for his team's regular-season opener on 7 September.
  MLB allows limited video replays
Major League Baseball reverses its long-standing opposition to video replays and will allow umpires to review home run calls.
FUN AND GAMES
Ten to tackle Beijing special
How much can you remember about the Olympic Games?
  Sport quotes of the week
Whiff whaff comes home as the Aussies accept defeat gracefully
  Robbo blog
"Michael Phelps is great but you can't take swimming all that seriously"
NORTHERN IRELAND
Tyrone semi-final is live on BBC
There's live televsion and radio coverage of Tyrone's All-Ireland semi-final clash against Wexford.
  Barnes wants gold in London 2012
Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes says he plans to stay amateur to chase gold at the 2012 Olympics in London.
  Gault remains Blues fitness doubt
Linfield's Michael Gault could be forced to sit out another league game because of a shoulder injury.
SCOTLAND
Clubs await Champions League draw
Five British clubs will discover their Champions League opponents when the draw for the group stages is made on Thursday.
  Murray faces US Open Llodra test
British number one Andy Murray takes on France's Michael Llodra in round two of the US Open on Thursday.
  Old Firm eyed Division Three move
Dick Advocaat says Celtic and Rangers discussed the possibility of joining the English League's bottom tier.
WALES
Toshack unsure over Hammers duo
Wales boss John Toshack hopes to have Craig Bellamy for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers, but expects to miss James Collins.
  Live - Northants v Glamorgan
Live scorecard from the County Championship Division Two match at Northampton.
  Coaches welcome Magners play-offs
Magners League coaches back plans to adopt end-of-season play-offs in the Celtic league.

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